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There are two types of STAR exemptions: The Basic STAR exemption is available to all eligible homeowners with incomes below $250,000, regardless of the owners’ age. The Enhanced STAR exemption provides a larger benefit to seniors who meet the Enhanced income and eligibility standards.
Normally, to be eligible for Enhanced STAR, all of the property owners must be at least 65 years of age. However, when property is jointly owned by a married couple, only one spouse needs to be at least 65 years of age.
The Enhanced STAR income limit applies to the combined incomes of all owners (residents and non-residents), and any owner's spouse who resides at the property.
To be eligible for Basic STAR your income must be $250,000 or less. You currently receive the Basic STAR exemption and would like to apply for Enhanced STAR. You may be eligible for Enhanced STAR if you will be 65 or older in the calendar year in which you apply.
Enhanced STAR. Provides an increased benefit for the primary residences of senior citizens (age 65 and older) with qualifying incomes: $88,050 or less for the 2020-2021 school year, $90,550 or less for the 2021-2022 school year. based on the first $70,700 of the full value of a home for the 2021-2022 school year.
To qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption, all owners must be 65 or older by the end of the calendar year in which the exemption begins, unless they are the spouse or sibling of an owner who is 65 or older by that time.
If you're turning 65 this year, you may be eligible for New York's Enhanced STAR property tax exemption. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 1.